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Heartbroken owners of cat killed by airgun appeal for information about ‘deranged’ killer

The owners of Connor the cat, who died after being shot twice by an airgun, are appealing for information about the ‘deranged’ cat killer to contact the police or the RSPCA

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by Zoe Stevens

15:54, 15 Aug 2017Updated15:55, 15 Aug 2017

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Connor the cat was shot and killed by an airgun in Paignton on August 6

The owners of ‘beautiful, soft natured’ rescue cat Connor, who was shot and killed by an airgun in Paignton, are appealing for anyone with information about the ‘deranged person’ who shot him to go to the police or the RSPCA.

The young rescue cat, named Connor, was found by its owner between 5pm and 9pm in the Barcombe Road area of Preston on August 6 with severe wounds to his abdomen and shoulder.

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Now, Connor’s owners have urged anyone with information about the shooter to come forward, and have spoken out about their fear to get another cat.

Connor the cat was shot and killed by an airgun in Paignton on August 6(Image: Facebook/Paignton Police)

The owners, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “We owned Connor, having got him from Diana at Cats Protection for company for Benji (14) whose companion Tiggy (23) had died and he was pining for her.

Connor was beautiful, soft natured, chatted away to us and got on with Benji and the next door cats.

“Sadly, since poor Connor was killed, Benji is now pining again and very sad. He would love another companion. Part of us is afraid to get another cat...what if that deranged person did it again... it doesn't bare thinking about.

“I hope someone has the sense to tell the police or the RSPCA if they have any idea of who might have done this.

“Benji our other cat is very sad and missing his friend, so for his sake (and ours) we have found a very gentle cat, like Connor to be pals with Benji and us.

“I just hope they find out who shot him, it broke our hearts to see Connor and he cried so much, so sad.”